In our pursuit of happiness, we often forget to acknowledge that the natural source of joy lives inside us. In this prayer, we ask to be deeply connected with the inner joy that flows from our hearts. While we sometimes forget this, especially in times of hardships, we seek guidance and support in remembering that our natural joy is our birthright. We acknowledge that joy is a fundamental aspect of our being.

During times when it is hard to find joy and happiness, we can reflect on previous times when we felt great joy or genuine happiness. By thinking back on those experiences, we can allow the joy that is there in the present moment to develop and grow within us. This prayer also reminds us that accepting our negative emotions is essential to have a deeper understanding of joy. We make room for joy to appear and grow by accepting and understanding our whole range of emotions, and intentionally looking for and creating joy throughout our day.